Tom Cruise’s Digger is now on course to be the ‘biggest box office flop of all time’: Polarising film looks set to lose a staggering $245 million in historic career embarrassment for the star

Tom Cruise’s film *Digger* is facing a major box-office failure after ticket sales fell sharply in its second weekend. Industry estimates suggest it could lose $245 million, potentially making it one of the most costly theatrical flops and a significant setback for the high-budget film.

The film has earned $14.4 million in the US and $35.3 million worldwide so far, after a 60 per cent drop in second-weekend sales. Its production budget reportedly rose from $125 million to $180 million, with another $100 million spent on marketing; it would need about $350 million globally to break even. The article says Cruise may still be in contention for an Oscar nomination, while the film’s social media campaign has highlighted positive reactions and at one point criticised US reviewers.